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Hey Dear ✨ I would love a general reading from you. What the cards want to say ? 🌹 M.L

Hey! I pulled Son of Wands! This card speaks about a charming, adventurous man. He seems to say all of the right things and is quite handsome but is hard to know. Trust your instincts on this one! This man can also be describes as overly confident, border lining on cockiness. He does not have to represent a man, but can also signify an aspect of life or personality. Maybe you are the man described in this card or you know of someone who is. I would say look out for them, they may bring you a lot of joy but you should think of the aftermath. This card also suggests that you need to get fired up and explore what excites you, but be wary of any implications your actions may cause. This is definitely a sign to become more adventurous and really get out there, just be safe about it! I hope this answers any of your questions! Thank you so much for asking!! 

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So, you want to be a witch? #6

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This post is all about how the mundane can broaden your craft, and what topics you might consider researching!

Why bother with the mundane?

The mundane is the base for witchcraft. It includes basic skills, information and abilities. One must have an understanding of these things before influencing them/incorporating them into magic. For example: you need to have know your way around the kitchen if you want to be a kitchen witch.

It tends to be less biased. Any resource with information on witchcraft will be influenced to some degree by the person’s experiences, view of the world, and the way they built their craft. It can sometimes appear that there is only “one true way” to be a witch—this is not accurate! There is great value in learning from experienced witches, but there is also great value in learning things for yourself!

Where to research?

Please do not rely on tumblr for accurate information! It’s an excellent place to hear about personal experiences and to get ideas, but it often lacks sources.

How to find credible sources: (here) and (here). (Links are for finding academic sources, so they may be a bit more strict than what you need)

Websites

Published books

Videos (Online lectures, YouTube, TedTalks, etc.)

Free classes/information sessions

Are you a student? Be strategic with which electives you choose!

Also consider: clubs, talking with people who are experienced on the subject, etc.

What to research?

This highly depends on you and where you want to take your craft! These are just a few starting points to get the ideas flowing. I always recommend starting with whatever called you to the craft, and letting it naturally flow from there!

The natural world:

Learn local plants (natives, “weeds”, etc.), and how to ethically forage them.

Get a small calendar and note the dates of phenological changes. This can be helpful if you use the plants in your craft/life.

Learn local wildlife. Get to know your neighbors! Look at range maps.

Do they stay all year or move with the seasons? Some animals make startling noises. Do you have any of those in your area? (Think: wildcats, owls, foxes)

Learn geology, or at least how to identify some common rock types in your area.

Here’s a post on using rocks you find in your craft.

Learn weather patterns and some ways you might predict them.

Find a moon phase calendar for the year. Learn the moon phases and the science behind them if you aren’t familiar with it!

Same with the sun! What time does it rise and set? Where will it be in the sky this time of year? Learn the science behind it.

Constellations, and which ones you’ll see as the seasons change.

What natural phenomena might occur in your area?

Do you live near the ocean? Find some tide charts. What knowledge gaps do you have?

Live near a different type of water? Where is its source? Can you trace it on a map?

Do you garden? Pay attention to your zone and frost dates. Learn which plants are beneficial for your area and which may be invasive. How can you benefit the beings in your area with your garden?

What is the natural history of your area?

In the home + odds and ends:

The basics of tea: how to make your own blends, what temperature the water should be, etc.

Herbal remedies: how herbs can boost your health, which ones can already be found in your kitchen, and herbal interactions/side effects.

Cleaning and tending your home: learn how to safely make your own cleaning supplies, create routines to keep your home feeling clean and comfortable.

How to fix things and build things, how to use basic tools (hammer, screwdriver, etc.), how to mend clothes and simple sewing.

Crafts: learn how to make your own supplies (candles, wands, etc.)

Kitchen: learn some basic cooking and baking skills.

Crystals: how to identify them, how to ethically source them (and their properties).

The flow of your world; familiarize yourself with the routines of life around you. Orient yourself, begin creating a map in your mind of the area. What routines do the birds have? The people around you? The bus schedule?

What is the human history of your area?

How much do you know about your personal/family history?

LAWS: know what’s legal and what isn’t. Can you harvest here? Is it okay to have those animal bones or feathers? Are you allowed to be in certain areas? It’s on you to be informed.

There are so many more things I could’ve included, but I didn’t want this post to go on forever!

Hopefully this has given you some ideas; you may be surprised by how much newly acquired information can begin to influence your craft. Go forth, and enjoy learning something new :)

Orange Sweet Rolls

I was looking for a way to add a little love and luck into my week. What better way to bring in the warm fuzzies than orange sweet rolls? I made these entirely from scratch, so they were a little time-consuming, but it was totally worth it. 

Ingredients

Dough

3 ½ - 4 cups all-purpose flour

¾ cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 package instant yeast

¾ cups almond milk

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 orange (about 3 tablespoons juice and 1 tablespoon zest)

Cinnamon Filling

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

¼ cup granulated sugar

Rest of zest

Orange Icing

1 ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar

Rest of orange juice

About two teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

Dough

In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast together. Set aside

Heat almond milk and butter together until butter is completely melted. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, and eggs. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until it forms a soft dough

The dough should not stick and should bounce back when poked with finger. If not, continue adding flour 1 tablespoon at a time until it’s no longer sticky

On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 1 minute. Place in a lightly greased bowl and allow to rest for 10 minutes in fridge.

After 10 minutes, roll the dough out in a rectangle. Mix softened butter, cinnamon, sugar, and orange zest. Spread over the dough as evenly as possible. 

Roll the dough up tightly. Cut into 10-12 rolls and place into greased muffin pan or onto greased baking pan

Loosely cover rolls with plastic wrap or towel and allow to rise for about 90 minutes

Once the rolls have doubled, preheat oven to 375. Bake for 20 minutes, covering with tinfoil halfway through.

Glaze

Whisk sugar, remaining orange juice, and cinnamon together until smooth. Drizzle over rolls (or just double the recipe glaze recipe and drown them like I did)

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what you need to do if i have a convulsive seizure

I was just complaining to my friend that my oldest sister didn’t know what to do the last time I had a convulsive seizure, and I ended up injured because of it. And my friend said that actually, they don’t know what to do when they see someone have a convulsive seizure, either.

So I thought I’d explain it to you.  I’m not a doctor, and I have no medical training and not everything here will apply to everyone who has convulsive seizures, these are just the things that apply to me, and when in doubt, call an ambulance. 

Here’s what you do:

Look around. Am I lying in the middle of a busy street or on the railroad tracks, or somewhere else dangerous, like in the bathtub? If yes, drag me to somewhere where I am not in imminent danger of being hit by a truck or drowning. 

Am I somewhere safe, but lying near dangerous things like fire or knives or broken glass or pans of boiling water or anything that can hurt me? Move the dangerous things away from me.

My body will be convulsing. That means my head and my arms and my legs are rapidly hitting the ground. Put something soft underneath my head. If there’s a cushion right there, perfect. If not, wad up your coat or shove your shopping bag under my head. If there’s nothing immediately to hand that would take you more than a few seconds to grab, stick your feet underneath my head, it’ll work.

Am I wearing anything around my neck, like a tight collar, or a necktie, or a choker? Loosen it, so my airway is clear.

Don’t restrict my movements - don’t try to hold my arms and legs down. You’ve already moved all the dangerous things away from me, and cushioned my head, so don’t hold me down, unless it is necessary to keep me from doing serious harm.

Don’t put anything in my mouth. A lot of people think you need to stick your fingers or a spoon or something into the person’s mouth to prevent them choking on their tongue.  Don’t do this. 

Try to make a note of the time the seizure first started. If the seizure lasts for longer than five minutes, call an ambulance.

When the convulsing/jerking has stopped, roll me onto my side. If you know what the recovery position is, put me in the recovery position, if you don’t, just roll me onto my side, and check my airway. If I’m not breathing, or I’m having trouble breathing, call an ambulance.

It seems to be instinctive to help someone get back to their feet as soon as the seizure is over. Don’t do this with me. After a seizure, I’m in something called a post-ictal state. It makes me very, very confused, and lying on the ground or sitting somewhere soft is the safest place for me. If you pull me to my feet while I’m still this confused, I will walk directly into traffic or put my hand on a hot stove because I won’t know where I am, or what’s happening, and often I won’t be able to see at all for a few minutes. Keep me somewhere safe until I’ve fully recovered.

If I have another seizure before I’ve fully recovered from the earlier one, call an ambulance.

If you think I might be hurt, or you’re confused or not sure about what to do, call an ambulance.

That’s all there is to it. Make sure I’m not in immediate physical danger; cushion my head (but don’t restrain it); when the jerking stops, roll me onto my side and check my airway; keep me somewhere safe until I’m fully recovered, and if the seizure lasts a long time, or I have a second one, or you aren’t sure what to do or you think I might be hurt, call an ambulance. That’s it. It’s not hard, and I promise you can do this.

hi there 💕 I’m JAF♒️, I️ have been struggling what to do career wise, could I️ get a reading for that? Thank you so much

Hello there! I pulled Seven of Cups Reversed! This particular card is telling me that you are surrounded by choices and are relying on your inner wisdom instead of choosing what others want. You need to ground yourself and truly reflect on what you want in the long run, take a step back from everything around you and truly look at your options and your desires. Work out what benefits you and gives you the most opportunities. You may be feeling rather overwhelmed by all of these choices, so much so that you cannot move forwards. It is time for you to pick what you need. You have what you need and it is time to make your choice and move on. Thanks for your question, I hope all goes well for you!!